Forget 50 shades of gray—sometimes, things really are better in black and white. From the keys on a piano to the stripes on a zebra to the crinkle of newsprint, the combination of black and white is pure classic. While…

When Steve and Juli Murden were looking for a new home in Roanoke County, they found a place they thought had great potential. While the home was attractive and move-in ready, it was essentially a blank canvas, with mostly builder-grade…